Provincial task force will focus on homelessness, addiction, public safety in Calgary

The Alberta government has formed a special task force in an effort to address issues of addiction, homelessness and crime in Calgary. Headed by Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister Jeremy Nixon, the Calgary Public Safety and Community Response Task Force has 12 members, who met for the first time Friday. Approximately $187 million in funding has been set aside by the province to address social issues in Alberta's urban centres, with nearly $58 million going directly to support system